Parsons College E-News Volume 4, No. 2 Summer 2011

PARSONS COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF 10 NEW INDUCTEES TO THE WALL OF HONOR, RAISING TOTAL TO 29!!! We welcome another distinguished Parsons College class of students/alums to the Wall of Honor. The 3rd Annual WOH Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on October 8, 2011 at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Inductees, their family and friends, will be invited back to Fairfield for the celebration. Admission to the ceremony is FREE. A luncheon at the Fairfield Country Club will follow and tickets will be available for a donation of $25.00. CONGRATULATIONS new members!

** Doug Billings '63, Murrells Inlet, SC - National/International ** Ida Nakashima Schneck '46, Greenwood Village, CO – Hospitality Executive for Holiday Inn Corporation – President of Became a Doctor of Pediatrics – Later specialized in Hotel/Hospitality Development Company – Formed own Adolescent Medicine and followed with a career as a faculty company to purchase hotels and hospitality products for member at the University of Colorado Medical School – investment groups world-wide – President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Currently volunteers supervising medial students and assisting and Inter-Fraternity Council at Parsons - Worked for the college with the blind and dyslexic and is a member of American and was instrumental in expanding Greek system… Medical Women‟s Association and The Society of Adolescent Medicine… ** John Glotfelty '48, Lakeland, FL - Medical Doctor/U.S. Public Health Service – Highly regarded as a Doctor in the field ** Steven Smith '67, Alexandria, IN - University of Opthalmology. Successful practice led to serving as President/Legal Council/Public Defender – Prior to entering officer/board member to numerous medical-related professional law practice, served as Director of Admission, Vice President, associations – Appointed to the State Board of Medicine by President and Legal Counsel for the Cabrillo Pacific Governor of Florida – Colonel in Iowa National Guard – University - In addition to law, became a Public Defender in Graduated Parsons in three years… the juvenile courts – Serves community as President of Community Center and is an active leader in development of ** George Long '58, Urbandale, IA – Received state and young people. Member Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity… national recognition as teacher, coach and athletic director - Named “Iowa and Central Region Athletic Director of the Year” ** Bob Spencer '57, Des Moines, IA - Pioneer/Visionary – “National Athletic Director of the Year” – “National Booster N.C.A.A. Women's Sports – Basketball coach who of the Year” - Chairman of the National Boosters Club - and in championed women‟s athletics - Accumulated 660 wins over 1982 named “Urbandale Citizen of the Year” – Member of his women‟s coaching career – Mentored Parsons “Wild- Parsons Zeta/Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity… Kittens” until 1973 closing – Later at Fresno State he became the winningest coach in their history - Awarded “Jostens- ** Richard Reece '64, Marina Del Rey, CA - Berenson Service Award” by WBCA recognizing his lasting National/International acclaimed Real Estate Educator/Executive legacy… – President of Appraisers LLC – Internationally, founded Russian Society of Appraisers – Named “Educator of the Year” ** Robert Stiller '67, Waterbury, VT - Forbes 2001 by International Real Estate Educators Association – National "Entrepreneur of the Year" – Founded Green Mountain Coffee President for Association of Master Appraisers – Founder of Pi Roaster – An enjoyable cup of coffee in a ski-lodge led to the Kappa Alpha Fraternity and outstanding Parsons graduating purchase of a small company and the establishment of a billion senior 1964… dollar commercial coffee outlet empire – Founder, President and CEO – 2001 featured in Forbes Magazine and Green ** Charles Reed '42, (posthumously) – Meteorologist-Base Mountain Coffee ranked 16th on Forbes list of 200 Best Small Weather and Typhoon Officer – Assistant Executive Director of Companies… USAF Office of Scientific Research - Executive Director/Program Officer for National Academy of Science – ** Gene Timmerman '63-'65, (posthumously) - Distinguished Awarded “Legion of Merit” – “USAF Commendation Medal” – U.S. Army Veteran - "Golden Knights" Parachute Team - “First Oak Leaf Cluster” – National Academy of Science Distinguished career in the U.S. Army‟s 101st Airborne “Distinguished Service Award” – At Parsons, graduated summa Division – received the “Purple Heart” and the “Army cum laude… Commendation Medal” – following Vietnam was a member of U.S. Army‟s elite “Golden Knights” parachute team – at Wall of Honor Ceremony – October 8, 2011 Parsons, was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and a founder of the Parsons Sharpshooters Skydiving Team… BARYHYDT CHAPEL ORGAN AND LOFT NAMED IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN…

ORGAN & PIANO FUND SET-UP TO HELP OFFSET MAINTENANCE COSTS Over the passed several years or so, we've watched as John Connet almost single-handedly restored the Barhydt Chapel organ. He is duly credited with completely rebuilding the 21 rank, 1800 pipe, 3 manual Moller Opus 10167, 1966 Barhydt Chapel organ. As a result of John's effort, the organ lofts have been named in his honor – the John Connet lofts.

In addition, and as a major thank you for the financial support of donors John and Coralee Dey, the organ has been named the John and Coralee Dey organ. The actual dedication ceremony was held sometime ago and a number of recital and concert programs have been performed and demonstrated on the organ.

The next step is to maintain the center's organ and pianos, and this requires funds. So, for those interested in stepping up in support, a means has Etch your family name been established. in Parsons History!

A new Organ & Piano Fund has been created to allow donors and sponsors to make specified donations for either maintenance purposes, or to sponsor a organ or piano program. Since the full cost of a recital would be prohibitive to most, smaller donations can now be grouped together and each individual donating would be listed as a sponsor.

If you are interested in helping keep the organ & pianos playing, you may send your donation to: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center, 200 North Main Street, Fairfield, IA 52556, and specify to Buy A Brick! which purpose you are donating. For more information call Robert Glocke at 641-472-4551. If you want to help support the preservation of the memory of Parsons College, buy a INSIDE THIS ISSUE…… brick. To find out how, call or email Dave Neff at: Barhydt Organ/Piano Fund Set-up……..……...... 2 888.218.6020 or [email protected] Remember When?...... …………3-4 Digging Up The Past: Rock „n Roll………………5 Spotlight – “The Boys of Summer”………….....6-7 Mystery Quiz?……………………………..……….8 “Peira” Photo Gallery……………………………..9 Letters-To-Editor…………………..…………10-11 Memoriams...... 12 We Need Your News!

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 2 REMEMBER WHEN… with Doug Marion’70

The excellence of the Parsons Intramural program was a surprise to many. For those high school jocks who fell just short of varsity athletics and for those who just wanted to compete, they were directed to the Intramural program. The intense competition within the many sports provided an outlet to satisfy the desire to participate and it was a shock to many. The Intramural program was well organized and included competition in every sport you could imagine.

From flag-football, to swimming and all the way down to bowling and billiards, team competition throughout the sixties was both fierce, hard hitting, and fun. In any given year, there were always 3-4 teams in each sport that were tough and capable of winning the coveted first-place Sweepstakes Trophy. Make no mistake, teams and participants were out to win. As the late, great NASCAR legend, Dale Earnhardt, told me many times, “second-place sucks!”

If all Parsons College intramural competitors gathered today to remember their favorites, who might they be? Everybody has an opinion. Some feel the best “sport-for-sport “athlete to come along in the early – mid-60‟swas Larry Blixt „66.

A valuable member of the Parsons baseball team, Larry was a fierce competitor who hated losing. But when there was a better team, Blixt extended his hand and tipped his hat to “good sportsmanship.” It was no surprise that Blixt coached the Wildcats baseball team and was drafted by the MLB Baltimore Orioles in 1966. Today, at 67, Larry is Director of Corporate Relations at Iowa Speedway.

Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity was a dominate force. As I recall, many of Larry‟s Brothers who also excelled were: Chris Adams, Kirk Armstrong, John Nair, Bob Habetler, John Loeb, Fred Ramlow, Newt Greaser, Larry Marino and Hobie Banister.

Always in the race with the Sig Eps was Phi Sigma Epsilon and “Where The Boys Are.”

A few of the „1960‟s Phi Sigs I remember were, Fred Emde, Bill Flag-football, basketball, softball, track, wrestling, tennis, Larkin, Dennis Edwards, Jim Ostrander, Frank Chicko, Pete soccer and volleyball, were not the only sports offered in the Andersen, and oh yeah, then PC‟s “Portfolio” sports editor, John Intramural program. The competition in swimming (above), Blackstock. The WTBA‟s were usually headed by Mason along with archery, bowling and billiards were also fiercely Delafield, Steve Stans, Bill Healey, Denny Meyers, the Tierney competitive… brothers and Biff Kummer.

THE BROADWAY CAFÉ - Those with transportation often dined at the legendary Family Café, Pizza Hut, Woody‟s Café or, perhaps, drank their dinner at the “Den” (we won‟t tell). Because this writer had no wheels during his earlier years, dating consisted of going to a movie at the Co-Ed Theatre, then taking a walk around the town square before walking back to campus or hitching a ride.

Well…. Just off the far northeast corner of the Square sat my favorite – “Broadway Café.” Surrounded by a few small businesses and the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership, right in the middle of the block was a picture window and a picturesque sign which read: “Broadway Café.”

Inside was a soda fountain with about eight round single seats, plus four booths in back (two on each side). Every café and restaurant in town was exceptional, but “Broadway Café” was where I took my many dates as well as my solo self.

They knew when I walked in what my order would be: Steak sandwich, French fries, small salad, and a cherry Coke. What‟s the big deal about this? It was awesomely good, and it fit my budget. Try 65¢ !! (More Remember - page 4)

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 3 Remember (cont’d)

Hoerner-Weissenburger Dormitory & Commons…

Behind the doors, walls and windows of Hoerner-Weissenburger Dormitory, Commons, Lounge and Cafeteria, there lies many untold stories, from new friendships, to first dates, to panty raids. E-News is venturing back 40-50 years ago with hopes that some of these treasured stories will surface and be shared with alumni and friends of Parsons College. If you have a story, one of those stories from your H&W days, PLEASE send it to Nancy Wirtanen at: [email protected]....

Hubert E. Howard Dormitory…

The Hubert E Howard Dormitory for men. An unsuspecting looking complex in this postcard photo and if you resided at Howard in the late 50‟s it offered much comfort. However, if you were amongst the stampede in the early „60‟s, avoided residence in the local hotel, or a cot in Trustee Gymnasium, you probably found yourself crammed in one room with two other roommates. The lingering mystery remains – was this dormitory the seed plant for the great movie, “Animal House?” Stories to Nancy Wirtanen at [email protected]...

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Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 4 DIGGING UP THE PAST… Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famers!!!

From the late 1950's to the early 1970's some of the greatest entertainers in the world found their way to Parsons College in Fairfield, IA. You know the old Iowa saying, "If you build it they will come!" Well, Dr. Millard G. Roberts, with a strong supporting cast of drama and theater people, did exactly that. The college put together annual Summer Festivals second to none.

And now, TODAY, should you stroll through the Parsons Alumni Hall, located in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, you'll get a quick review. You will feel as though you‟re stepping back in time, maybe even rubbing glass with Cleveland's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Featured on the east wall of Parsons Alumni Hall are six of those greats who visited Parsons, and who are now enshrined in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

As we look at the photos of these great entertainers who performed at the Fry-Thomas Fieldhouse, we can jog our memories, look back, and proudly say to ourselves, "We knew them when.“ The photo wall display of Hall of Fame entertainers is for all who enter the Stephen Sondheim Center for Performing Arts to see and includes:

** Louis Armstrong who was nearly a regular at Parsons, performing in 1961, 1962 and 1966. He was inducted to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Louis' spirited 1964 rendition of "Hello Dolly" made him the oldest musician in "Billboard" history to have a number one hit record. And does "What a Wonderful World" bring back fond memories?

** Chuck Berry, acclaimed by many to be the "Father of Rock 'n Roll,” performed at Parsons in 1962. While no individual can be said to have invented Rock 'n Roll, Chuck Berry comes closest. Chuck was inducted to the R&R Hall of Fame in 1986. He was a master, and still is, as he's now 86-years-old and continues playing once a month at "Blueberry Hill in St. Louis, MO. Chuck's hits - "Maybelline" - "Sweet Little Sixteen" - and "Johnny B Good" live on and on.

** Bo Didley performed at Parsons during Greek Week 1964. The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame came Chuck Berry calling in 1987. Bo broke new ground with his unique guitar work, African rhythms, and inventive 1962 song writing. Bo Didley radiated a larger than life persona. Two of our Bo Didley favorites and chart toppers are - "Who Do You Love?" - and "I'm A Man.”

** Gene Pitney visited Parsons and was the star of Greek Week 1966. He was inducted to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The multi-talented Pitney crossed paths with an impressive array of rock royalty from the Rolling Stones, to Ricky Nelson, to Roy Orbison, to Carole King. "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and "Only Love Can Break A Heart" bring back special memories.

** Gladys Knight and the Pips marched onto the Parsons campus for Homecoming 1968. The year 1996 marked the groups induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. Gladys came from a family of talent as her brother and two cousins have hits spanning four decades. Who can forget her "Midnight Train To Georgia" (their biggest in 1973) - and "I Heard It Through The Grapevine".

** Neil Diamond wrapped up the decade on the Parsons campus at Homecoming 1969. He is Gladys Knight & The Pips among the greatest pop singers and pop songwriters of all time. Neil Diamond has 56 singles posted 1968 in "Billboards" Hot 100 singles chart. He was inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. What took them so long is a total mystery. You have to remember these biggies - "Cracklin' Rosie" - "Song Sung Blue" - "Travelin' Salvation Show" - "Holly Holy" - and "Sweet Caroline".

This is just a sampling of the top-notch entertainment Parsons College provided for its' students and the city of Fairfield. There were many, many more. Next time you‟re in town stop by the Parsons Alumni Hall in the FA&CC (200 N. Main Street), you'll like what you see.

This Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame revival display is in part, a result of the continuing efforts of the Parsons College Foundation Fund (PCFF) to preserve the memory and memorabilia of Parsons College. The displays, the cases, and display themes presented for viewing in the Parsons Alumni Hall are changed and updated several times a year.

Mark Shafer of the Carnegie Museum and Dave Neff PC'69 of the PCFF are the players who make this happen. Gracious thanks to Jack and Marty Taylor, who loaned the photos of the Neil Diamond 1969 entertainers displayed. Those photos hung for years in their restaurant – “The Off Broadway Grill.”

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 5 Spotlight... “The Boys of Summer”

There is absolutely no doubt that during the late 1950‟s and throughout the decade of the 1960‟s Parsons College was a Mecca for college athletics. The football team was invited to post season bowls and the basketball team made regular appearances at the N.A.I.A. tournament in Kansas City. But, “The Boys of Summer” on the baseball diamond were not to be overshadowed.

Actually baseball coach O.B. Nelson (yes, baseball, too) planted the foundation for success, posting a record of 21-7 in 1964. Then with the arrival of head coach Joe Lutz, spring training in the south, and another winning mark of 21-9 in 1965, the program was off the ground and rolling. The 1966 Wildcats, coached by Jim Hall expanded the schedule dramatically, posted the best spring record in Parsons history at 37-10-1, and built the foundation which led to national recognition. Over the combined spring and summer seasons of 1967, Parsons set a national record for games played and won, combining the seasons for a 72-15-2 mark.

The 1968 Wildcats – Ranked # 2 in the Nation Their talent and on-field performance drew national acclaim, as well as Major League scouts from the Yankees, Cardinals, Mets, Twins and Cubs on a regular basis. Ranked # 2 nationally and touted by many pro scouts as the best college team in the country in 1968, the Duane Banks managed Wildcats posted a 33-5 record, but were excluded from the N.C.A.A. post season tournament because of accreditation issues. Five players (David Kent, Tom Heintzelman, Charlie Williams, Tom With one of the best won/lost records among colleges and universities in the country, and a host of pro scouts at every game, this Wildcats team may have Lolos and Paul Zahn) from the 1968 been the best ever. The players - (Row 1 – l/r): Mills, Zahn, Slavinsky, Ott, Bauer squad were drafted by MLB teams, Baretta. (Row 2 – l/r): Urso, Tsuris, Biancosino, Birsh, Lolos. (Row 3 – l/r): some made it, some didn‟t. Wolfe, Williams, Lambert, Remington, Kent, Heintzelman, Coach Banks.

As we look back in this issue of the Parsons Alumni E-news, we SPOTLIGHT – “The Boys of Summer” – a number of whom went on from Parsons and carried their baseball skills to the professional level. Each had their moments in the sun. Here are the brief statistical bio/profiles of seven of those ball players. Perhaps there were more. E-news would love to know and pass on their stories also. Here are the Parsons Wildcats from over the years that we know wore a Major League Baseball uniform and are included in the baseball encyclopedia.

Tommy Heintzelman – mid‟60‟s… Tom was a strong infielder with a good glove. His twin brother Tim also attended and played baseball for Parsons. Tom and Tim are the sons of ex-Major League pitcher Ken Heintzelman, who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was also a member of the 1950 Philadelphia Phillies “Whiz Kids” who won the NL pennant. Son Tom was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals and hit .310 over his first 90 games with the Cardinals. He was up and down in the majors from 1973 – 1978 and his lifetime batting average was .243…

Dick Mills – mid‟60‟s… Dick, who we now understand runs a pitching school in Arizona, came to Parsons from Weymouth, MA. He was a talented right-handed pitcher who toiled for several years in the minors before making it with the Boston Red Sox for a very brief time. Dick‟s “cup of coffee” in the “bigs” in 1970 included two games, four innings pitched, allowed six hits, three walks, struck out three, and left with an impressive 2.25 ERA… (Continued Page 7)

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 6 Spotlight (cont’d)

Don Mason – early-mid‟60‟s… Don may have played the most games and spent more years in the Majors than any other Parsons player. He possessed an excellent glove and played second base. His MLB experience spanned eight years (1966-1973) and he appeared in 336 games. Don was drafted by San Francisco and spent his first five years with the Giants before being traded to the San Diego Padres where he played out his final three years. He finished with a lifetime batting average of .205...

Rich Folkers – mid-late‟60‟s… Rich was one of the more stellar Parsons pitchers who made it to the Major Leagues. Folkers was a lefty who came to the Wildcats from Waterloo, IA. He was drafted by the New York Mets, made an appearance in 1970, then moved on to the St. Louis Cardinals. Basically a starting pitcher, three years later, he found himself in the San Diego starting rotation. Rich spent seven years in the majors, pitched 422 innings, posted 247 strikeouts, had a lifetime ERA of 4.11, and ended with a won/loss record of 19-23. His best year was 1974 with St. Louis when he was 6-2…

Jim Todd – mid-late‟60‟s… Jim hailed from Lancaster, PA, spent a few years in the Parsons baseball program then moved into the Chicago Cubs camp. He made his debut with the Cubs in 1974. The next year he joined the Oakland A‟s, saved 12 games, and became an integral part of their bullpen. After two solid years with the A‟s, Jim was traded back to the Cubs, then to Seattle, and he completed the loop in 1979 with a return to Oakland. During his six years, Jim rang up a 25-23 won/loss record and recorded a 4.22 ERA…

Charlie Williams – mid-late‟60‟s… Perhaps the most illustrious story related to a Parsons Major Leaguer comes from this big right-hander. Charlie will forever be remembered, particularly by the trivia buffs, as the man who was traded by the New York Mets on May 11, 1972, along with $50,000 cash, to the San Francisco Giants for the great Willie Mays. In addition to that touch of fame, Charlie did have a nice eight year career, appearing in 268 games, notching a won/loss record of 23-22 and a lifetime ERA of 3.98…

Tony DeMacio – mid-late‟60‟s… Not all of the Parsons baseball stalwarts made the big time on the playing field. Tony DeMacio took his expertise and knowledge on a different route to MLB. After many years on the diamond, Tony became a professional Major League Scout. For over 25-plus years, he‟s worked with Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Tony DeMacio is highly respected in his field and currently back in Atlanta as Director of Scouting for the Braves…

Manager Joe Lutz – mid‟60‟s… Joe also wore a Major League uniform, both as first baseman and coach. In 1951 he was called up by the St. Louis Browns, played 14 games, and had 6 hits in 36 at bats for a .167 lifetime batting average. Joe was traded shortly after to the Brooklyn Dodgers where his playing career ended. He went into high school and college coaching and landed at Parsons in 1964. Following Parsons, Joe went on to manage at Southern Illinois University. He directed their program to the final game of the College World Series in 1968 before losing to University of Southern California. Joe‟s effort was rewarded and he was named “National College Coach of the Year” by the American Association of College Coaches. During the early 1970‟s, he coached first base for the Cleveland Indians and later did a very brief managerial stint in the Japanese Leagues before dedicating a number of years to the Boys Club of Sarasota, FL. Joe Lutz, who hailed from Keokuk, IA, passed away on October 20, 2008 in Sarasota after years of declining health related to a stroke and diabetes. He was 83…

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 7 The Mystery Quiz???

“THE DEN” - 1961 “THE DEN” - 2011

NO… this is not a photo of a contemporary house, nor is it a wily character from Star Wars. If you guessed “THE DEN” you were at you best in memory and sobriety. “THE DEN” (photo on left - 1961) is as we all remember it from our college years. It was the store front of one of the most popular and thriving businesses in Fairfield during the “Roberts Era.” Yes, we visited it frequently as it was a social institution where many credits were earned and friendships spawned. The building (photo on right – 2011) – some 50 years later – still sits on 4th Street in the desolate “Little Chicago” part of Fairfield. It has been boarded up and closed for years. Bob Cox, who we understand is now living in Keosauqua, IA and owns an antique shop, was the owner/proprietor – Phyllis was the “Bar-maid” – many students followed suit as bartenders – and the Pabst Blue Ribbon longnecks sold for the popular price of 25 cents…

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Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 8 “Peira” Photo Gallery…

Ohhhh, crap!!! A local favorite! The Phi Sigs are off to the Homecoming game.

The Parsons Sharpshooters ready to “free fall.”

Remember those damn beanies? Yes sir!

Go Wildcats!!! Woody‟s Steak House - the place to be. A breakfast POP???

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 9 Letters-To-The-Editor…

Enjoyed the Spring Newsletter. Thank you again for all The newsletter was wonderful!!! the hard work you're doing on our behalf. Nancy Kortcamp Bryson, PC'57-’61 - Sue Hass Rosener, PC'70-'72 - [email protected] [email protected]

Hi folks - another good letter from Parsons land. This Always great to see the Parsons Newsletter and find that spring I was back in Fairfield for a short period of I look forward to it way in advance of when it‟s due. A time. The campus has changed, many of the buildings I question for the Parsons folks out there: On page 9 of remember are gone. The stores I remember around the the WINTER 2010 Newsletter, there is a picture with square are also history. I did visit the Parson College the caption “Sigma Phi Epsilon.” I recognize most of us Collection of exhibits at the old Carnegie Library (Court in that picture and wanted to verify those in the photo & Washington Ave) and would recommend it to anyone and if possible verify this was the Intramural volleyball going back to the area. As a collector of postcards, I have championship picture? Keep the good stuff coming.!! 25 or so vintage cards of the campus from about 1910 to Steve Lapan, PC’62 – [email protected] 1965. I attended Parsons from 1960 to 1962 before transferring to SUI. Have good memories of good classes (Editor’s Note: Yes, the WINTER Newsletter photo at Parsons. you’re referring to was of the 1961 Volleyball Champs - Jim Bush, PC'60-'62 - [email protected] Sigma Phi Epsilon. Team members included: (first row l/r) John Murphy, Lapan, Jim Standard, Bob Wieneke. (back row l/r) – Bill Barker, Blake Noyes, Larry Nielsen, Art Hutton.)

I just finished reading the newsletter. A great trip down memory lane!!! JoAnna Peters Chicko, PC’64 – [email protected]

Thanks so much for the outstanding work on the PC Newsletter. I was glad to see the coverage of the Sobaski sisters (singing group) in the last newsletter. I remember them performing in the old bandstand on the city square in the summer of ‟63. It was a hootenanny, or something like that. Also glad to see mention of the Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! It is so wonderful to ‟61 football team and the Mineral Water Bowl in keep the spirit of Parsons College alive! Please add me Excelsior Springs, MO. I was fortunate to be one of the to the list of “Parsonites” who receive this e- starters on the Parsons team in that football game. I newsletter. Thank you kindly. remember the local sheriff meeting our caravan outside Joan Fatcheric Neigler, PC’n/a – [email protected] of town so that the Bowl Queen could ride into town with us. Nice work as always and please keep me in the Loved the spring news letter. As a past member of communications channel. WTBA (Where The Boys Are social club), I must tell Dean Honnold, PC’63 – [email protected] you the group has had a few reunions. If you can contact Chris Wise, I am sure he has a bunch of e-mails Thanks for providing another copy of the newsletter. of past members. Thanks again for your work! My initial enrollment fee must have expired. I‟ll have Lee Turner, PC’68 – [email protected] to take care of that. When reading the newsletter, old memories come back as if they were yesterday. You What a wonderful informative Newsletter. I am sure guys keep us young at heart! Thanks!!! you and your team did a lot of extensive research in Dick Todd, PC’60-’62 – [email protected] getting this finalized. It brings back some memories for one who only attended my senior year at Parsons and Another great newsletter!!! graduated. Thanks to all who assisted with the Bill Stout, PC’64-’65 – [email protected] Newsletter. Steven Lotkin, PC’72 – [email protected] (Continued Page 11)

Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 10 Letters – (cont’d) Who Are These People??? The newsletter just arrived. What a delightful piece of work. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The understated comment on the LIFE magazine article was outstanding. Like a child who lost a parent, I still grieve because of the passing of Parsons College. As I face old age, I know I owe so much of my life to Parsons and the extraordinary faculty. A faculty Wall of Fame needs to become a reality including but not limited to: Tree, Wheelock, OB, Elkin, Mrs. Roberts, Walker, Vic Rail, Dr. Watts, Dillow, and so many more. Keep up the good work!! Congratulations!! Pat Gilpin, PC’63 – [email protected]

The Parsons College E-News is a great Newsletter! We enjoy receiving and reading the publication. Keep up the good work! Yes!!!! Who are these people and what exactly is going Tommy (Marlene Thompson) & Mike Gilpin, PC’63 – on here? Is the dapper gentleman at the left [email protected] orchestrating this affair? And could that be who we think it is showing off the Parsons College pennant? Find out in the Fall issue of your PC E-Newsletter… Little Man on Campus

E-News Looking for Peira Yearbooks

The Parsons Alumni E-News is looking for Peira yearbook’s from the following years – 1955, 1966 (the big book), 1969, 1971, 1972 and 1973… Quite frequently we scan and print photos from various yearbooks and we would like to pull representation for the above mentioned years. If you can help fulfill this request, please contact E-News Editor/Publisher John Blackstock at 636-926-7881 or you may email [email protected]. Thank you for your help!!! Courtesy of Dennis Marandos ‘69

Parsons Alumni Association Board of Directors

President: Nancy Wirtanen [email protected] Vice President: Dave Neff [email protected] Secretary: Shelley Hodes [email protected] Treasurer: Marshan Roth [email protected]

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Parsons College E-News Summer 2011 Page 11 In Memoriam…

Shirley Ann Hertel PC‟61-73 Administration…The e-News has just learned that we’ve lost another friend of Parsons College. Shirley Ann Hertel, 84, passed away at her home in Fairfield on June 2, 2011. Shirley moved to Fairfield at a young age, graduated Fairfield High School, and went to work for Parsons College in the Advisory Department (located in Ewing Hall at the time) as secretary to Phillip “Tib” Young, the Director of Advisors in 1961. After the college closed in 1973, she became employed at the First National Bank of Fairfield and spent the next 14 years there until retiring in 1987. Shirley was a very kind and warm person and a member of the local First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Charles, and would have celebrated 64 years of marriage on June 6. Shirley is also survived by a son, daughter, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Shirley Ann Hertel arrangements and a memorial service were handled by the Behner Funeral Home of Fairfield…

Daynor C. Prince, Jr - PC'68... During the mid-1960's you would have been hard pressed to find a better small college quarterback than Daynor Prince. The Marblehead (MA) High School graduate led a number of those stellar Parsons Wildcats football teams to some of their finest seasons and onto national recognition. The alumni eNews is sad to learn that Daynor, 65-years-old, passed away peacefully at the Salem (MA) Hospital on June 11, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Daynor graduated from Parsons with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education. He then entered the U.S. Marine Corp, serving honorably until discharged in 1971. Throughout his years he devoted his life to coaching, Daynor Prince mentoring and helping others in his extensive and varied travels. Although he wintered the last 20 years of his life in Vero Beach, FL, his annual return to his Marblehead, MA hometown marked the beginning of summer for many. His teams and personal achievements in athletics are legendary as well as his kindness and consideration for others. A close relative recently recanted Daynor's favorite saying, "School first, athletics second!" Daynor is survived by a host of siblings in his large and extended family. A graveside service with honors was held at Waterside Cemetery and a memorial service followed at Seaside Park in Marblehead. Funeral arrangements were handled by Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home of Marblehead, MA...

Catherine Evelyn Young - PC„ Administration... The Parsons College family lost a dear friend on June 30, 2011. Catherine Young, a Fairfield resident for most of her life and an employee of the Parsons registrar's office for many years passed away at the SunnyBrook Living Care Center in Fairfield. She was 92- years-old. Catherine was born in Aurora, moved to Fairfield and graduated high school in 1937. In addition to working at the college, Catherine worked in the Jefferson County Clerk's office and for local attorney Scott Jordan. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and remained a supporter of Parsons College throughout her entire life. Catherine is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and three step- grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends in celebration of her life was held at the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield. Interment was private... Catherine Young

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